Torbay RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat returns after a week’s maintenance

Tuesday, 11 June 2024 07:45

By Julie Green

Torbay’s RNLI Severn Class All-Weather lifeboat the 17-28 ‘Alec and Christina Dykes’ is back in service after routine maintenance.

Torbay’s RNLI Severn Class All-Weather lifeboat the 17-28 ‘Alec and Christina Dykes’ is back in service after routine maintenance. Coxswain Andrew Medley praised the hard work of volunteers Gary, Jack, and station mechanic Ash McInally. The six-monthly maintenance involved the R N L I coastal technicians who provided expertise on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. This collaboration ensured the lifeboat is ready for future rescues.

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